Food Product Developer & Innovation Specialist

McCormick & Company; Palmwoods; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work‑life balance

Wellness programs

Community involvement

Family‑friendly policies

Employee recognition

Team events

Job summary

McCormick is seeking a Product Development Technologist to join our R&D team on a 12‑month parental leave contract, based in Palmwoods on Queensland's Sunshine Coast. You will collaborate with key stakeholders to deliver research and development activities for new product development and existing product improvements, ensuring projects meet customer and business requirements.

The role involves bench development, regulatory specifications, and cross‑functional project delivery, with exposure to

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' experience in Product Development, R&D, or Food Technology.
• Strong bench development and product trial experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience working with cross‑functional teams including Regulatory, Supply Chain, Operations, Procurement, and Commercial teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct bench development of new and existing products per briefs.
• Prepare interim and final product specifications for regulatory approval and customer requirements.
• Support maintenance and continuous improvement projects, including cost optimisation and raw material supply initiatives.
• Participate in cross‑functional project meetings and contribute to on‑time project delivery.
• Support product commercialization activities, including factory trials and scale‑up processes.
• Liaise with suppliers to identify emerging technologies, ingredients, and industry trends.
• Maintain accurate product development documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Bench development

Product trials

Communication

Stakeholder management

Microsoft Office

Education

Tertiary qualification in Food Technology or Food Science

Job description

McCormick is seeking a Product Development Technologist to join our R&D team on a 12‑month parental leave contract, based in Palmwoods on Queensland's Sunshine Coast. You will collaborate with key stakeholders to deliver research and development activities for new product development and existing product improvements, ensuring projects meet customer and business requirements.

The role involves bench development, regulatory specifications, and cross‑functional project delivery, with exposure to